Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

Juniper-Brined Roast Turkey with Chanterelle Mushroom Gravy

The brine for this turkey features a medley of herbs and spices, including sage, thyme, cloves, juniper berries, and allspice berries. You can crush the whole spices in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Alternatively, place spices in a resealable plastic bag, and pound them with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy, small saucepan until coarsely crushed.